Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Woodward, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,210 - 37,828; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Niles, Illinois is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Specialist to manage incoming materials and facilitate shipping processes. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with basic tools and equipment. This full-time role offers competitive pay from $18.30 to $27.46 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• At least one year related work experience required.
• Ability to safely use shipping equipment.
• Willingness to demonstrate eagerness and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package products for shipping.
• Generate and attach shipping labels.
• Ensure materials match purchase orders.
• Transport items within the facility.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments.

Skills

Ability to use basic hand tools

Basic written/verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, SAP)

Knowledge of shipping equipment use

Enthusiasm and eagerness for work activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Are you ready to make your mark? If you are interested in becoming a Shipping/Receiving Specialist at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Shipping/Receiving Specialist is responsible for incoming materials from internal and external suppliers, and packaging materials for internal and external customers, assisting freight carriers and coordinating part transport to internal and external customers, and shipping domestic and international packages via the appropriate shipping portals. The role works under limited supervision and some contact with external suppliers and customers. The role involves serving as Woodward representative while coordinating government source inspections and coordinating shipping schedules.

• Estimated annual base pay: $18.30-$27.46 hourly plus 5% shift differential

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one (1) year related work experience is required
• Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools
• Basic written/verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, SAP)
• Knowledge of shipping equipment use (e.g., foam in place machine, bubble wrap machine), necessary raw materials, and the ability to effectively and safely use the equipment.
• Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities

Essential Functions:

• Assemble wooden and cardboard containers to prepare for product packing, line and pad crates/boxes as required. Perform specialized packaging and follow specialized shipment instructions based on customer requests.
• Generate, prepare, and attach identification and shipping labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations. May assist freight carriers as necessary to expedite shipments.
• Check materials to ensure that they match purchase orders and notify appropriate members when problems are found.
• Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
• Transport parts or items from one area of the facility to another using carts, wheels, cranes, forklifts or other motorized vehicles, etc.
• Unload, unpack and receive incoming shipments of products of MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operating) items.
• Create shipping COC and packing list, prepare bills of lading and shipping orders to route materials.

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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